Aston Martin introduced in 2008 a facelift that affected both the V8 Vantage Coupe and V8 Vantage Roadster (Volante).
This consisted mainly of technical modifications, but featured also some minor design changes, with the interior receiving a DB9 and DBS inspired center console. The technical updates included a new 4.7L V8 petrol engine that replaces the old 4.3L V8, updated transmission and suspension. Aston Martin opted for a stiffer suspension with Bilstein dampers. Power and torque were both increased by 11% and 15% respectively, while fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were reduced by 13%.